used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
subject to appointment
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
FearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
engage in
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
Quinby
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
seamanlikeadjective
characteristic of or befitting a seaman; indicating competent seamanship
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
transport commercially
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
shipshapeadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpʃeɪp/
of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading She was equipped with the latest type of modern screw engines, and although she did not run on a fixed schedule, could be counted on, almost as certainly as a regular liner, to make her port at the time appointed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Here they were introduced to the first and second officers, and then shown to the quarters they were to occupy during the voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everything about the steamer was seamanlike and shipshape, and the boys were most favorably impressed, as, under the guidance of Captain Manning, they made their way forward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The "Fearless" was a smart, staunch ship of about three thousand tons--one of a numerous fleet owned by the line of which Mr. Quinby was the manager.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been built with special reference to the China trade, and was designed chiefly for cargoes, although she had accommodations for a considerable number of passengers.
